Eisenach, Russelsheim plants to remain part of Opel after rumours of splitoff – union

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A Stellantis spokesperson said in September that a split-off structure could be more efficient and flexible for the organisation after German newspaper Handelsblatt reported it was under consideration.

In a statement, IG Metall said the works council and union representatives had agreed that such a split was off the table.

Eisenach will become its own company within Opel Automobile GmbH, while Russelsheim legal structure will remain as it is, the union said.

“The outsourcing and break-up of Opel was prevented and employment secured. I hope that management will steer the company more constructively and transparently into the future from now on,” Joerg Koehlinger of IG Metall said.

Stellantis confirmed the news in a statement sent shortly after IG Metall’s release.